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It's the first spot south of "Bassin d'Arcachon". By car when you're driving from Arcachon to Biscarosse on the old road (built up by the german soldier for world war 2) you'll pass the beaches called "le petit Nice" then "La Lagune" then "La Salie". You don't have to take "La Salie". Keep going straight 1 km and on your right you will see a little road with a phone and a panel "stepple des marins" it's there ! Park your car but watch out with what you leave inside. Then you'll have to walk like 20 min. you can go also by 4x4 but it's forbidden.
English (Translate this text in English): It's the first spot south of "Bassin d'Arcachon". By car when you're driving from Arcachon to Biscarosse on the old road (built up by the german soldier for world war 2) you'll pass the beaches called "le petit Nice" then "La Lagune" then "La Salie". You don't have to take "La Salie". Keep going straight 1 km and on your right you will see a little road with a phone and a panel "stepple des marins" it's there ! Park your car but watch out with what you leave inside. Then you'll have to walk like 20 min. you can go also by 4x4 but it's forbidden.
English (Translate this text in English): It's the first spot south of "Bassin d'Arcachon". By car when you're driving from Arcachon to Biscarosse on the old road (built up by the german soldier for world war 2) you'll pass the beaches called "le petit Nice" then "La Lagune" then "La Salie". You don't have to take "La Salie". Keep going straight 1 km and on your right you will see a little road with a phone and a panel "stepple des marins" it's there ! Park your car but watch out with what you leave inside. Then you'll have to walk like 20 min. you can go also by 4x4 but it's forbidden.
English (Translate this text in English): It's the first spot south of "Bassin d'Arcachon". By car when you're driving from Arcachon to Biscarosse on the old road (built up by the german soldier for world war 2) you'll pass the beaches called "le petit Nice" then "La Lagune" then "La Salie". You don't have to take "La Salie". Keep going straight 1 km and on your right you will see a little road with a phone and a panel "stepple des marins" it's there ! Park your car but watch out with what you leave inside. Then you'll have to walk like 20 min. you can go also by 4x4 but it's forbidden.
DistanceTake a car
WalkGood walk (15-30 mn)
Easy to find?Hard to find
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Pollution
- Nudist colony (France only!)
Additional Information
Currents are strong and sandbars are moving quickly so the quality of surf is very inconsistent. The problem is the polluted water rejected by the Warf. Surf here at your own risk. Currents are strong it's true. You'll have to be in a good shape. Wave only for shortboard or bodyboard or superman with longboard.
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are strong and sandbars are moving quickly so the quality of surf is very inconsistent. The problem is the polluted water rejected by the Warf. Surf here at your own risk. Currents are strong it's true. You'll have to be in a good shape. Wave only for shortboard or bodyboard or superman with longboard.
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are strong and sandbars are moving quickly so the quality of surf is very inconsistent. The problem is the polluted water rejected by the Warf. Surf here at your own risk. Currents are strong it's true. You'll have to be in a good shape. Wave only for shortboard or bodyboard or superman with longboard.
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are strong and sandbars are moving quickly so the quality of surf is very inconsistent. The problem is the polluted water rejected by the Warf. Surf here at your own risk. Currents are strong it's true. You'll have to be in a good shape. Wave only for shortboard or bodyboard or superman with longboard.
Atmosphere
One of the place I like very much. It has to be explained that this beach has like a pipeline built up on a bridge of 1 kilometer long and 15 meters high. You can go on it and have a beautiful view of the beach and the forest. And you can even make some jumps from the bridge when there is no waves. But before ask to some fishermen how deep is the water in order to choose where you want to jump. Don't do it at low tide !
English (Translate this text in English): One of the place I like very much. It has to be explained that this beach has like a pipeline built up on a bridge of 1 kilometer long and 15 meters high. You can go on it and have a beautiful view of the beach and the forest. And you can even make some jumps from the bridge when there is no waves. But before ask to some fishermen how deep is the water in order to choose where you want to jump. Don't do it at low tide !
English (Translate this text in English): One of the place I like very much. It has to be explained that this beach has like a pipeline built up on a bridge of 1 kilometer long and 15 meters high. You can go on it and have a beautiful view of the beach and the forest. And you can even make some jumps from the bridge when there is no waves. But before ask to some fishermen how deep is the water in order to choose where you want to jump. Don't do it at low tide !
English (Translate this text in English): One of the place I like very much. It has to be explained that this beach has like a pipeline built up on a bridge of 1 kilometer long and 15 meters high. You can go on it and have a beautiful view of the beach and the forest. And you can even make some jumps from the bridge when there is no waves. But before ask to some fishermen how deep is the water in order to choose where you want to jump. Don't do it at low tide !
General
Its a great spot but i think its better to go with a surfing club because they take you to the best spot on the whole beach that day.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great spot but i think its better to go with a surfing club because they take you to the best spot on the whole beach that day.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great spot but i think its better to go with a surfing club because they take you to the best spot on the whole beach that day.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great spot but i think its better to go with a surfing club because they take you to the best spot on the whole beach that day.
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La Salie
By Anonymous , 12-11-2007
Take a club - La salie is a great shore-break beach with really good waves. But i think its better to go with a surfing club because they will take you to the hottest spot on the beach that day.